Head and shoulders above the Kalpa competition, the sensitively managed Shamba-La comes with numerous extras that turn a stay into a memorable delight. Decor features tastefully restrained Tibetan detailing, there's a meditation-yoga room, bar-cum-projection room for watching local documentaries and an especially delightful top-floor library lounge with locally relevant volumes.
Walking from the old town (10 minutes), climb the Chini steps, forking right. Pass the Alpine Crest Hotel, climb to the metalled road then turn right. By vehicle turn off Roghi Rd onto a tiny access lane opposite Hotel White Nest.
Open year-round.